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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-07-08
Supreme Lodge United W0rkmen.

The supreme lodge, Ancient Order United
Workmen: in session at Milwaukee ad-
journed on Tuesday June 2Sth, alter an
eight days sessi on. Among the important
legislation was a revision of the laws defin-
ing the powers OF the supreme and grand
lodges, adjusting the system of relief ex-
tended to the different grand lodge
jurisdiction, based upon the mortality ex-
perience OF the organization during the past
ten years. The ritual adopted in 1856
was modified and revised. proposition
to place q: monument over the grave Of
Father Upchurch, founder OF the order in
Bellefontaine cemetary, ST.. Louis, and to
erect a memorial hall in Meadville, Pa, the
birth place OF tie organization, WAS adopt
ed. The election Of officers wascompleted
as follows: George ". Badgerow, Ontario,
past supreme master workman; w. 81.
Jordan, California, master workman; C..
NJ. Masters, Wisconsin. foreman;
w. r. Graham, Iowa, overseer; NJ. w.
sackett, Pennsy recorder: ]. 81.
Lenhart. Pennsylvania, receiver, j. III.
Child, Oregon, guide; William Butts, Mary.
land, watchman; s. B. Berry, Kansas, H.
B. Loomis, New York, and L. L. Troy,
Illinois, trustees. 4ss .$6 :E.S n.
I Standing committees Laws Judge
Frizzel, Nashville, Tenn: a. Orend OFF,
Springfield, H.; r. W. kinsley, Helena,
Mont Finance: w. Warner. Wilson, Mich. /;
John j.. Acker, Albany. n. Y; NJ. r. Brew
er, San Francisco. Vital statistics: j. r.
Richardson, Missouri. "
The membership was reported at 190,-
600. The next session will be held at
Louisville. Ky. the third Tuesday q
June 1888. .s ss455
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-07-08
For nearly FIVE months the business
~ n, l-;n,, hoo4a and ahnes in Worces.

For nearly FIVE months the business
of making boots and shoes in Worces-
ter county, Mass, has been more or
less embarrassed by what the employ
ers have called strike and the work.
men a lockout. The first trouble
arose from a question Of prices: but
that might probably have been ad.
justed without q prolonged contro,
versy had not the man !facturers.
irritated by what seemed to them I'M
warrantable interference with their
business by the lasters' union and
the Knights OF Labor. put up in their
shops notices to the effect that thence
forth they would employ only such
orkn1en as would agree to deal In
dividually with the firm. After q
great deal Of suffering, partially reliev.
cd by contributions, the Knights 81
Labor gave notice that they could
contribute TO their support no longer,
md advised them to look out Tor
themselves which they proceeded TO
do. The mannfact have for
some time been doing nearly = much
/: work IS usual, and viii now have no
difficulty il employing al the help
they need. The strike has been a.
entire failure.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-07-08
The Desert Land Law.

The commissioner Of the general land
office, with the approval OF the secretary
OF the Interior has issued to regis tiers and
receivers OF United States land officers the
following amendatory ordergoverning pro-
ceedings to obtain title to public lands uu-
der the desert land law:
Lands bordering upon streams, lakes or
other natural bodies Of water, or thr ough,
or upon whicl there is any river, stream,
arroyo, lake, pond, body OF
water, OR living spring are not subject TO
the clearest proof of their. desert character
is furnished. Lands containing sufficient
moisture to produce natural growth OF
trees are not to be classed as desert lands.
Witnesses must in all cases state their
place OF actual residence, their business or
occupation and their postoftice address.
The declaration and corroborating afida-
Wits may be made before either the regis
ter or receiver Of the land district in which
the lands are situated, or before the Judge
or clerk Of a court Of record OF the country
in which the lands are situated, and if the
lands are in an unorganized county then
the affidavit may be taken in an adj acent
county. The dispositions of applicant and
witnesses in making final proof must be
taken in precisely the same manner. The
aftidavits OF applicant and witnesses must
in every instance, either OF original appli.
cation or final proof, be made at the same
time and place and before the same officer.
Surveys OF desert land claims cannot be
made in advance OF the regular progress Of
the public surveys. Before final proofs
shall be submitted by any person claiming
to enter lands under the desert land act,
such persons will be required to file a no
tice OF intention to make such proof, which
shall be published in the same manner as
required in homestead and presumption
cases. When accomplishments OF desert
land entries are filed in the localland office
the entries will be Cancelled by the register
and receiver in the same manner as in
ture cases.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-07-08

( and Sharp referred to rs 70 man honorad
and respected up to his fall, who reared o
large family Of children and grandchildren
until the tempter came and debauched
him. Sharp Forshay & Kerr were res
Ssponsible for the raising of $500, 600 by
the Broadway Surface, company, which
large sum had mysterionsly disappeared.
The Judge charged, and after an absence
OF thirteen minutes returned into court
with verdict Of guilty with a recommen-
dation to mercy. The aged prisoners
head dropped. He was removed to the
Ludlow street jail. Sentence will be pass
ed July ID. The penalty is not more than
ten years at hard labor ora fine Of IS, 900,
or both. A new trial will be asked. The
verdict was reached on the first ballot.
As Sharp stepped to the walk on his arrival
ct the jail he said: Boys, now it's all over.
l tell them never gave one penny to Aid.
Fulgraff or any other alderman, and had
no hand in bribing the alderman" With
this the old man seemed to brake down.
Sharp was tried for bribing members Of
the board OF aldermen OF 1884 to grant q
franchise to the Broadway Surface Rail
way company. The franchise was passed
over the mayors veto. During the past
two years several of the accused alder
men, beginning with Jaehne, were convict
ed OF accepting brides, and sent to Sing
Sing prison. Other members of the board,
like Fulgraff, turned states evidence. and
still others betook themselves to Canada
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-07-08

AS the English are just now bitterly
iamenting once more, that their sea
coast Notifications are useless against
modern weapons of offence, q pause
for reflection might proftably be
made in the wall constantly going up
in this country concerning our own
Anticipated Notifications. England
has spent a. hundred millions upon
these ramparts. We have saved that
sum. and are just as we'll off. And
perhaps it would be as wise for us to
proceed cautiously until we are able
to possess comfortable assurance OF
the knowledge of building defences
that shall defend against the new in
ventions OF gunnery. #
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-07-08

Gan area OF 100000 square miles,
a population OF $50, 100000 persons,
and An annual revenue ofover $1,000
900, OOO-such arethe three great phys
zeal facts for which the British empire
stands to-day" Such are the state
ments of a. Victorian jubilee orator,
and may be taken as an approximar
tion to the actualities, so far as they
go. But millions OF square miles OF
people, and OF revenue, do not signify
anything that is good, great and
commendable, though in this material
age; they are worshipped more than
ever before in the history OF the
world.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-07-08
Queen Victoria is q great-grand

Queen Victoria is q great-grand-
mother, through her Oldest daugh-
ter, the crown princess OF Germany,
who has a. son, Prince Frederick Will
aim, a handsome young man in his
military uniform, who also has g. son,
Prince Henry William, little faxen-
haired boy just out OF long clothes. The
crown princess has been such for a
quarter of g. century, and now the
chances are thai she will never sit VI.
the imperial throne of Germany. Her
husband, the crown prince, is i'll, and
her son is more likely to succeed the
present emperor than her husband.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-07-08
The library OF the British Museu,

The library OF the British Museum
now contains more than 100000
book, 8 which occupy three miles lineal
ofbookcases eight feethigh. The library
has increased to such an extent that
the disposition OF the books has be.
come a. serious difficulty to the au.
thorities. There is still so much
crowding that in very short time
the state OF the library will necessitate
the building Of a. new wing, unless
other means are devised to obviate
the difficulty.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-07-08

July and August are the "outing''
months. No matter how hot the June
weather, very few patronize the great
watering places until July, and few re,
main after the end OF August. So the
landlords, hackmen and servants
have only sixty days to deplete the
pockets OF their customers.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-07-08

All the Indications are that crude
petroleum will soon be largely utilized
as fuel. The recent successful expert
ment with it upon the Pennsylvania
railroad has drawn general attention
to the possibilities in this line, and
the inventive mind OF the universal
Yankee is hard at work solving the
problem OF it's complete and omi-
cal combustion.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-07-08

The National Opera Company has
landed in New York in "busted" con.
dltion, with debts aggregating $780,
900. Sarah Bernhardt arrived about
the same time with $500, 900 as the
fruits OF successful season, and has
gone away to spend the money. Patti
took away about 100000 with her.
after living in royal style on the lat Of
the land.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-07-08
The New York Star, which is mak

The New York Star, which is max
a vigorous effort to raise $4,000
by popular subscription for the Grant
monument, is having considerable sue
cess with it's undertaking, The monu-
ment~ will undoubtedly be erected
some time, but in this past age people
are too impatient to wait, as g. form
er generation did, for the completion
OF the Washington and Bunker Fill
monuments.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-07-08
ConyietiSn Of Jake sharp.

& In New York Wednesday. the 29th inst.s.s
was the thirty fourth and last day Of the
trial of Jacob Sharp, and it ended ID convic-
ton. The aged defendant appeared much
moro feeble than usrlAl, Nalk ing
With much difficulty TO his place.
After an address for the defence
Col. Fellows followed Tor the prosecution.
3Ss The evidence was ample to show hat
Sharp was guilt Of bribery The history
gof Sharp 4 opera tions and tha evidence ii
NJ tho doodle trials Nererssieweda tlensth
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-07-08

IA submarine cable is at last to be
laid across9the Pacific ocean from
Vancouver to Australia, touching 7
Hawaii and Fiji. !.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04
Contract for Burton Car Works al
Wichita, Kansas.

Sealed proposals will be received at Citi
zens' Bank of Wichita, Kansas, until
II o'clock, M, August 10th, 1887
at which time and place they will be publicly
| opened; said proposals being for building
| and providing all materials and labor foI
building:
One brick shop engine and boiler house
250xS0 and chimney % feet high.
One brick setting up shop 250xS0.
Ohe brick paint shnp 250xSO.
One brick blacksmith and machine shop
250x60
One brick foundry 200x60.
One wooden brass foundry 40x35
Iron trusses, etc for above buildings.
One wooden store house 50x35.
One wooden office building 40x26
One outside privy and vault
All to be completed on or before January
lst, 1883, and to be built according to plans
and specifications to be seen at Citizens
Bank, az Wichita, Kansas, from 9 a. m. until
II noon and from 2 to 5 p. m. daily. The
company reserve the right to reject any and
all proposals.
BURTON SToCK-CAR COMPANY,
64-6t Citizens Bank, Wichita, Kan.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04
Bids for Location OF watch Factory.

Notice is hereby given that the Wichita
Watch company is now ready to receive bids
for the location of its watch factory.
All bids for the location of said factory
must be on grounds within radius Of three
miles from the crossing of Main street and
Dauglas avenue, but other donations OF
grounds are without limit as to distance.
All contracts for donations must be on
blanks prepared by said company, which can
be procured from j. R. Snively at 122 North
Main street, or Irwin Stratton at 106 West
Douglas avenue.
All bids must be sealed and endorsed bids
for Wichita Watch factory and delivered to
H. w. Lewis at Kansas National bank on or
before o'clock p. m. of August 20, 1887.
Said company reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
By order of the board of directors of said
company. j. r. SNINELY, President.
IRWIN STRATToN, Secretary pro tenn. Got
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04
Notice to Patrons.

We have on our books many pieces OF
property that was listed with US during the
months of March, April and May. As we are
daily receiving letters from all sections, ask
ing us to send price list of our city property,
we would be pleased if our friends who have
placed property with us would call at our
office and revise their list, as we do not wish
to give prices that we cannot stand by. We
will also be pleased if persons who have good
desirable property will call and leave their
list with us, as we have constant calls for de-
sirable property and can always make sales
for our patrons when the property is good
and at the market price.
HARDY SOLOMON & Sons,
52tf 33l Douglas avenue.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04

d. With Asiatic cholera raging in South
America and several cases reported at diff
ferent parts of the United States, recently at
Detroit, Mich, people begin to consider
what they would do in case it
should appear in epidemic form here and to
ask what can be done. First, the sanitary
condition of the premises should be looked
to; ell decaying animal and vegetable matter
removed. Second, drink no water until
after it has been boiled. Third, procure a
50-cent bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoe Remedy and you may con-
the disease 45-tf.
ALDRICH & Brown, also J. ?. ALLEN.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04

Office of the Wichita Gas, Electric Light
& Power Co., Wichita Kansas, August 1st,
1857
Notice is hereby given, that the annual
meeting of the stockh ,lders of the Wichita
Gas, Electric Light & Power Co., will be
held at the office of the Co, No. 144 North
Main ST., in the city of Wichita, Kansas, on
the 10th day of August, 1897, for the purpose
of electipg seven ~ directors to serve for the
ensuing year The meeting will be convened
at O'Clock a. M, and the polls will be open
from O'Clock a. ~ until o'clock p N.
HENRY G. SCOTT, Pres't
J. A. CONWAY, Sec'y. 66-3t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04
Certificate OF Increase OF Capital of the Kansas
ational Bank.

Certificate OF Increase OF Capital OF the Kansas
ationAl Bank.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE
CURRENCY,
WASHINGTON, July 6, 1887.
Whereas, Satisfactory notice has been
ra nsmitted to the comptroller of the cur
rency that the capital stock of
The Kansas National Bank of Wich-
Wichita, Kansas, has been increased in the
sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars, in accordance with the provisions of its
articles of association, and that the whole
amount of such increase has been paid in
and that THE PAID UP CAPITAL
STOCK OF SAID BANK NOW AMOUNTS
TO TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS, $3.50, 900.
Now, it is hereby certified that the capital
stock of The Kansas National Bank of Wich-
ita aforesaid has been increased as aforesaid
in the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand
dollars, that said increase has been paid into
said bank, as part of the capital stock
thereof, and that the said increase of capital
is approved by the comptroller of the cur
rency.
In Witness Whereof hereunto affix my Of
- fetal signature and seal of Of
SEAL fee. w. L. TRENHOLM,
t0-l Comptroller.
-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04
A Common Mistake.

Why do so many intelligent persons stub.
bornly refuse to take any kind OF medicine
when the greatest benefit may be derived
from plain simple treatment. Nearly always
the first act Of a physician when called, Is ts
prescribe remedies to move the bowels, to
regulate the liver, open the secretions and
aid nature. Why do not intelligent persons
take the same plain treatment in time them
selves, try it and take St Patrick's pills, they
are guaranteed to give satisfaction. They
act mildly without gripping or irritation, apo
are thorough in their effect, they are q per
feet physic for men, women or children. Sold
by Aldrich, Brown & Allen lat
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04

Yesterday about noon there was slight
blaze at Wilkes bakery, on East Douglas
One of the employees had lit spirit lamp to
go into the oven and threw the burning paper
used for the purpose upon the floor Thefire
soon spread and when first discovered had
burnt considerable of space into the rear
door. 1t was extinguished with compare
tiyely small loss
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04
d65-tf+

John A. Finney, the Tea man at Ill S.
Main street, desires to announce to all the
patrons Of the Imperial Tea Co. and to the
public at large that the Imperial Tea Co. has
ceased to exist. The business is now owned
and operated by him, and any one formerly
connected with the Imperial Tea Co., VIII ther
in the capacity of manager or salesman, has
no right or authority to solicit or receive
orders for goods from him Ladies calling
on Mr.. Nnney will now find a clean, fresh
stock of the best goods and prompt and re-
spectful attention from his statesmen 63-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04
Read and Order What You Should Have. Il
Comply With the Law.

Read, ard Order What You Should Have. to
Comply With the Law.
Each township trustee should have trus-
tees record, road record, poor record, and a
full set of township reports and other blanks,
worth at least S.. Also some stationery.
Each township treasurer should have a
treasurer's record.
Each township clerk should have a clerks
record and warrant book.
Each justice of the peace should have a
civil docket, criminal docket, stray record,
transcripts, compiled laws of 1885, and full
assortment of blanks.
Each constable should have an assortment
of blanks.
Each road overseer should have a road
overseer's account book, receipt book for
labor, receipt book for extra work, and re-
ceipt book for material used
The above should be furnished to the Off
GERS of each well regulated township, at the
expense of the township.
For sale at the EAGLE office Orders
promptly filed by mail or express prepaid.
4S-tf wilt
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04

Four colored urchips were making it inter
esting for Chinaman yesterday afternoon
by throwing mud into his laundry on East
Douglas. The monaghan, after making sew
sral unsuccessful attempts to capture his tor
mentors turned them over to the attention of
the police.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04

The ladies of Olivet Congregational church
desire meet their friends and any who
Olivet chapel, corner Orme street and To-
peka avenue, Friday evening. Aug. 9Th. Ice
cream will be a feature of the evenings
entertai nment.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04
Facts. FactS.i

Tbe..New York Harness Store located at
COZ North Main street, is selling fine hand
made work, warranted to give satisfaction,
very cheap. have two set hack and four
set light double, first-class harness at a bar
gain , as they must be sold to reduce stock.
You can save rom s. to so ( er set by cali
ing at New York Harness store, COZ n.
Main. d6l-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04

Night before last ten sacks of -four were
stolen from the office Of the Augusta StoEe
works on Douglas avenue just across the
Santa Fe track. Yesterday forenoon seven
Of the stolen sacks were found concealed
among the stones in the rear of the Office.
Three men are supposed to have been impli-
Gated in the theft; two Of whom have al
ready been arrested and the third is known
to the authorities.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04

complete History and Guide Of Oklsho-
ma illustrated with sectional map OF the In
dian Territory, by Col. E. c. Cole. Every.
body contemplating going to that COUNT y
should have one 1t is the only history ever
written of that wonderful country. Prics
6oc and $l.0O, by mail Oklahoma Publish
ing Co., Wichita, kas., and news dealers
generally. I2tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04

Work upon the Fletcher building is pro
crossing; the rear and north walls are up TO
the first story and the south wall is almost
completed to the same height. The beauty
OF the building, aud the rich finish added by
the stone trimming and fine brick work can
already be distinguished.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04

Stolen on Monday night the s5th, from
1927 North Emporia avenue, a heavyt single
buggy harness about half worn, with one
half corded fly cover; buckle broken from
end of line, screw out of right side of back
band, right blind broken on bride, and a
light lap robe. viii give SIS for return of
harness and robe or 800 with capture of
thief. NJ. c. CAMPBELL.
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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04

Yesterday afternoon a horse became fright
ened at the house being moved across East
Douglas, whirled madly around when being
urged toward the building, ran up the ave-
nue. and was only stopped on North Emporia
avenue after several narrow escapes from col
liding with vehicles on the street.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04
Guardi2n'a Sale.

For sale, the north half Of the east half OF
the southwest quarter of section three, 10
township 81, range l east.
The above described land belongs to the
estate Of G. c. Alliston, and will be on sale
for few days. This land is near the loca
ton of the Congregational college.
76-tt E. B. JEwKTT,
Guardian for the heirs. office Temple Block.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04
New and Cheap Livery

/ have just opened livery stable at 145
and LAT Waco avenue, in the red barn
known as the Diver barn. My outfit is en-
'tirely new and my prices will be very rea-
sonable Horses boarded at sI2 per month
Give me a call and | will endeavOr to please
you A. j. Dinwiddle, Prop. d64-6t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04

Yesterday afternoon horse hitched 20 a
buggy took fright in front of the 4th National
bank on Douglas avenue, ran up the avenue,
knocking down man engaged in fixing an
electric light at the crossing Of Topeka and
colliding with street car further out. The
runaway was captured on North Fourth
avenue.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-04
Special Announcement

On Sunday, the oath inst, the c. z. & N.
Ry. Rock Island Route will make one fare
for the round trip over their entire line in
Kansas and Nebraska. Tickets good to re-
turn same day. This will give everybody
an opportunity to take trip over Tue new
road. Take your girl and have ride
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